Chess960 tactic on g3 (h3)
c9-13456Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
25. Rg3 Kg8 26. Qxg6 Kf8 27. Qxg7+ Ke8 28. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxg6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #398.
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